Fall 2015 Burbank Adult School Course Catalog

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HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION

Academic Counseling ServicesStudents must meet with a counselor to register for academic classes. Please bringtranscripts for every school or program attended (this includes transcripts from othercountries) to this meeting.

Academic Conseling Of ce Hos (Beginning Agst 10, 2015):Telephone: (818) 558-5384

Monday - Thursday 9 am - 1 pm Monday - Thursday 4:15 pm - 8:30 pm

College and Career Counseling ServicesDid you know? Burbank Adult School offers FREE College & Career transition services toall High School Diploma and Equivalency graduates! See counselors for details!

College and Caee Conseling O fce Hos (Beginning Agst 10, 2015):Telephone: (818) 558-5384Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3:30 pm (closed from 1 pm - 1:30 pm)Tuesday - Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Graduation Requirements American Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 credits

Biological and Physical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 credits

Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 credits

Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 credits

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 credits

Fine Arts/Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 credits

Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 credits

Practical Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 credits

United States History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 credits

World History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 credits

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 credits

In addition to the above eqiements, stdents mst also meet the followingtwo eqiements: 1) Successful passage of the CAHSEE; and

2) Completion of CASAS Assessments.

High School Diploma Classes (18 wees, 08/10/15 - 12/11/15)

The Burbank Adult School offers students all the coursesthat are required for graduation. Students work on theirclasses through software-based, paper-based, and smallgroup-based instruction. Students must see a counselor prior to enrolling in the High School Diploma program.

High School Diploma offes thee 6-wee blocs pe semeste:

Block 1: August 10 - September 18Block 2: September 21 - October 30

Block 3: November 2 - December 11

High School Diploma Class hos:020111 Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 10:30 am A109 Heard020112 Monday-Friday 10:45 am - 12:45 pm A109 Chow020114 Monday-Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm A109 Johnson

The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) All high school students in California public schools are required to pass the CAHSEE.CAHSEE Test Preparation classes are offered to prepare for this exam. Please seean academic counselor for details.

Fall 2015 CAHSEE testing dates at the Adult School are:Octobe 6 & 7, Novembe 3 & 4.

Teacher Directed Test Preparation Classes(17 wees, 08/17/15 - 12/11/15)

Test Pepaation: Pe-GED and CAHSEE 023501 M - Th 8:30 am - 10:30 am BAS/C302 Chow 020401 T & W 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm BAS/C302 Staff

HiSET Pepaation 023601 T & Th 8:30 am - 10:30 am BAS/D400 Corral 023602 T & Th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm BAS/D401 Salvari

Powe GED Pepaation 021202 M, W, F 8:30 am - 10:30 am BAS/D400 Corral 021201 T & Th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm BAS/H801 Corral

Adult Basic Education Classes (18 wees, 08/10/15 - 12/10/15)Adlt Basic Edcation offes two 9-wee blocs pe semeste:Classes are open for new enrollments dur ing the rst 2 weeks of every block.

Block 1: August 10 - October 8

Block 2: October 12 - December 10

English Langage Ats 010111 M - Th 8:30 am - 10:30 am BAS/C301 Johnson 010114 M & W 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm BAS/C301 Rodney

Mathematics

010115 M - Th 10:45 am - 12:15 pm BAS/C301 Staff 010113 T & Th 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm BAS/C301 Carter

High School Concurrent Students - Grade ImprovementFee: $149 pe 5 cedit cose

Gade Impovement offes two blocs pe semeste:Block 1: August 17 - October 15 (Enrollment August 10 - August 28)

Block 2: October 19 - December 10 (Enrollment August 31 - October 23)

022600 8/17-10/15 M - Th 3 pm - 5:45 pm BAS/A109 Chow/Johnson022601 10/19-12/10 M - Th 3 pm - 5:45 pm BAS/A109 Chow/Johnson This voluntary program is for concurrently enrolled high school students. Studentseligible for this program are those who have earned a grade of “C” or “D” in a courseand want to improve their grades for college admission or raise their GPA. Curriculumused is Apex Learning Online High School. Registrati on paperwork may be found atwww.burbankusd.org/bas and should be completed by student, high school counselor,and parent. APEX is not an NCAA approved program of instruction. Potential NCAADivision 1 student-athletes should rst consult with their high school counselor beforeenrolling in this program.

High School Concurrent Students - Credit Recovery(17 wees, 08/17/15 - 12/10/15)

020313 M - Th 3 pm - 5:45 pm BAS/A109 Chow/Johnson020314 M - Th 6 pm - 8:45 pm BAS/A109 Johnson

This voluntary program is for concurrently enrolled high school students. Studentseligible for thi s program are those who have earned a grade of “F” in a course and wantto recover their credits. Registrati on paperwork may be found at www.burbankusd.org/bas and should be completed by student, high school counselor, and parent.Please see an academic counselor for details. *The evening class is only availableto students with a documented inability to attend the afternoon schedule due to dailyROP, athletics, etc. See BAS academic counselor for more information.

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT

SCHEDuLE OF CLASSES FALL 2015

HIGH SCHOOLEQUIVALENCY TESTING

High School Equivalency TestingThe High School Equivalency testing has changed! The Burbank Adult School(BAS) is an approved GED and HiSET testing site. Test registrat ion, includingpayment, will be completed online at the GED/HiSET Testing Service websites.

For more information about the test or scheduling, please visit the of cial GED website

at https://ged.com/ or via telephone at 1-877-392-6433.

For more information about the HiSET test or scheduling, please visit the ofcial

HiSET website at http://hiset.ets.og/test_taes or via telephone at1-855-MY-HiSET (694- 4738).

Welcome to the Fall Semester! Online re

gistration opens on August 3, 2015.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Adult School Open House

scheduled on September 2, 2015!

(818) 558-4611 3811 W. Allan Ave., Burbank, CA 91505 Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/burbankadultschool


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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

Pre-Certied Nursing Assistant (CNA) Fee: $895 + textbooks(17 weeks, 8/17/15 - 12/10/15; no class on: 9/7/15, 11/11/15, 11/26/15 & 11/27/15)Mandato Oientation: Wednesda, 08/12/15 at 9 am. 062703 M - Th 8:45 am-1 pm BAS/B203 Zimmerman

Attendance at orientation required. This course will prepare the student for employ-ment in a skilled nursing facility or other long-term hospital facility. Includes resi-dent care, nutrition, rehabilitation and emergency care. Graduates will be preparedto take the state competency examination for CNA. You are required to push, pull,stand, sit and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Students must have a social security cardand photo ID. Students must demonstrate prociency in written and verbal Eng-lish. Fee includes required uniform, equipment and clinical (hospital) training.(Average Annual Salary: $19,200)

Pharmacy Technician Training Fee: $995 + textbooks(27 weeks, 9/12/15 - 5/7/16; no class on: 10/10/15, 10/24/15, 11/28/15, 12/26/15, 1/2/16,1/16/16, 2/13/16 & 3/26/16) Mandato Oientation: Satda, 08/29/15 at 9 am. 063902 Saturday 8 am-3:30 pm BAS/D401 Abdelmalak

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacistwith mixing and packaging prescriptions, maintain-ing client records, referring clients to the pharma-cist for counseling, assisting with inventory controland purchasing, as well as collecting payment and

coordinating billing. Curriculum includes materialsto prepare graduates for national Pharmacy Tech-nician Certication Board (PTCB) examination.Fee includes materials and externship placementassistance. Prior to placement in an externship, allstudents must undergo a background check and li fescan through the Department of Justice (DOJ) andthe F.B.I. http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php#(Average Annual Salary: $35,433)

Clinical Medical Assistant Training Fee: $995 + textbooks(20 weeks, 9/12/15 - 3/12/16; no class on: 10/10/15, 10/24/15, 11/28/15, 12/26/15,1/2/16, 1/16/16 & 2/13/16) Mandato Oientation: Satda, 08/29/15 at 9 am. 064801 Saturday 8:30 am-4 pm BAS/B203 Staff

The Clinical Medical Assistant works in the back of ce and assists the physi-cian with procedures, cares for patients, performs simple laboratory tests andlearns to do injections. Fee includes materials and externship placement assis-tance. Textbooks: http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php#.

(Average Annual Salary: $35,870)

MEDICAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL

LEARN more to EARN more! Prepare yourself for an in-demand career as a medicalofce professional. Complete the following three courses within one year to receive acerticate of program completion from the Burbank Adult School. These classes are

currently offered during both fall and spring terms:

Medical Terminology Fee: $189 + textbook(14 weeks, 8/31/15 - 12/14/15; no class on: 9/7/15, 11/11/15 & 11/25/15)069401 M & W 1:30 pm-4:30 pm BAS/H805 Levein

Learn medical language, terms and abbreviations associated with the humanbody systems that are necessary for persons entering medical ofce occupations.

This course is a prerequisite for the Medical Billing and Coding program andstrongly recommended for all students considering a career in healthcare.Textbooks: http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php#.

Administrative Medical Assisting Fee: $189 + textbook(14 weeks, 9/1/15 - 12/8/15; no class on: 11/26/15)069102 T & Th 5:30 pm-8:30 pm BAS/H805 Levein

Learn to be a medical ofce profession-al. This class teaches the skills neces-sary to work in and run a medical frontofce. These skills include: scheduling

appointments, communicating with thepharmacy and with patients, ling and

handling medical records. Medical Ter-minology may be taken concurrently.Textbooks:http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/ institutional/index.php#.

Medical Billing and Coding

Fee: $189 + textbook(14 weeks, 8/31/15 - 12/14/15; no class on 9/7/15, 11/11/15 & 11/25/15)069501 M & W 5:30 pm-8:30 pm BAS/H805 Levein

Learn medical billing using ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes to complete the CMS-1500 forms. Students will translate doctors’ diagnoses and procedures intoaccurate medical codes in order for insurance companies to reimburse providersfor services rendered. Hands-on exercises using Medisoft patient accountingdatabase. Due to the intensive nature of this course, most students may need twosemesters to complete all course material. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology.Textbooks: http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php#.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)

COURSES

CPR/First Aid - Child, Infant & Adult (9/16/15 & 9/23/15) Fee: $49

090901 Wednesday 6 pm-9 pm JMS/Library Quayle

Jordan Middle School (Library) **Entrance on Oak Street near Mariposa Street.

CPR/First Aid - Child, Infant & Adult (10/27/15 & 10/28/15) Fee: $49 090902 T & W 6 pm-9 pm JMS/Library Quayle

Jordan Middle School (Library) **Entrance on Oak Street near Mariposa Street.

COMPUTER COURSES

DIGITAL GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN COURSES

LEARN more to EARN more! Complete thetraining you need to begin a career in graphic/webdesign. Complete the following courses within one

year to receive a certicate of program completionfrom the Burbank Adult School. (Average Salary:$37,000) Classes are currently offered during falland spring terms:

DIGITAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE Into to Adobe Ceative Site 6 (6 weeks) Photoshop (12 weeks) Web Design (12 weeks) Web Animation (6 weeks)

Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite 6 (6 weeks, 9/14/15 - 10/19/15) Fee: $109 068201 Monday 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F602 Carter

Get an overview of the Adobe Design Premium Sui te (CS6): InDesign, Photoshop,Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver and support software.

Photoshop (12 weeks, 9/2/15 - 12/2/15; no class on: 11/11/15 & 11/25/15) Fee: $199

066501 Wednesday 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F602 Suarez Learn Photoshop from the photographer’s perspective. Get up and running with aworkow that optimizes and enhances the quality of your photos, including retouch-ing and compositing. *This course will use online video tutorials from www.Lynda.com (student pricing, total cost $40, paid directly to the site). Instructor will provideadditional details the rst night of class. Students should have access to Photoshop

CS5 or later at home in order to practice and complete homework assignments.Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.

Web Design (12 weeks, 9/12/15 - 12/19/15; no class on: 10/10/15, 10/24/15 & 11/28/15) Fee: $199 066401 Saturday 9 am-12 pm BAS/F600 Staff

In this beginner web design course, learn how to add, structure, and style contentusing Adobe Dreamweaver CS6. Students will build a basic web site using CS6and JavaScript for interactivity. *This course will use online video tutorials fromwww.Lynda.com (student pricing, total cost $40, paid directly to the site). Instructorwill provide additional details the rst day of class. Students should have access to

Dreamweaver CS6 at home in order to practice and complete homework assignments.

Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.

Web Animation with Adobe Flash(6 weeks, 11/2/15 - 12/7/15) Fee: $109 068402 Monday 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F602 Carter

95% of all internet users access Flash animation on a daily basis. Learn how you canuse this fun and fascinating program to jazz up your online world. Whether you’reinterested in building a website or creating cartoons, Flash is a fun and powerful tool.

Photography and Photoshop Integration (6 weeks, 9/10/15 - 10/15/15) Fee: $79 066405 Thursday 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F600 Sheetz(6 weeks, 10/29/15 - 12/10/15; no class on: 11/26/15) Fee: $79 066406 Thursday 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F600 Sheetz

Students will learn digital camera function and how to use Adobe Photoshop to producephoto effects and print-ready les. Class will schedule one eld trip on week 3 (TBA).

Note: Students please bring your cameras on the rst night.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

I’m a Beginner! (12 weeks, 9/12/15 - 12/19/15; no class on: 10/10/15, 10/24/15 & 11/28/15) Fee: $89 060201 Saturday 8:30 am-10 am BAS/F602 Miller

This course is for absolute beginners to personal computers (PC’s). Learn the basicsof the MS Windows 7 operating system, creating/saving les, applications, computer

terminology, working with email and attachments, etc.

Keyboarding and Basic MS Word (12 weeks, 9/12/15 - 12/19/15; no class on: 10/10/15, 10/24/15 & 11/28/15) Fee: $89 060301 Saturday 10:15 am-11:45 am BAS/F602 Miller

Improve your computer typing ski lls while also learning the essentials of creat ingMS Word documents (e.g., letters, résumés, schedules, etc.)

PC Essentials/Basic Computers (6 weeks, 9/14/15 - 10/21/15) Fee: $119 067500 M & W 9 am-12 pm BAS/F602 House

(6 weeks, 10/26/15 - 12/7/15; no class on: 11/11/15) Fee: $119 067501 M & W 9 am-12 pm BAS/F602 House

This course is designed to meet the needs of those who know the very basics of thecomputer and want to continue to grow in how to use the computer with ease. Theclass will delve into the fundamentals of using the Windows OS operating system, howto effectively surf the web, and highlight Microsoft Ofce 2013 programs such as Word,

Excel and PowerPoint. Prerequisite: Ability to turn computer on/off and login.

(Pre-registration is required for all classes. A minimum of 10 students must be enrolled by1 business day prior to the scheduled start date or the class will be cancelled.)


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TRAININGMicrosoft Computer Appl

ications(6 weeks, 9/14/15 - 10/21/15) Fee: $119 064703 M & W 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F600 Ploos

(6 weeks, 10/26/15 - 12/9/15; no class on: 11/11/15 & 11/25/15) Fee: $119 064705 M & W 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F600 Ploos

The programs with which most employers expect job applicants to be familiar are Mi-crosoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. This course is designed to increase prociencyin the use of those applications. At completion of this course, students should be ableto prepare documents using Microsoft Ofce 2013 word processing, spreadsheet, and

presentation software. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.

Excel Level 1 (6 weeks, 9/3/15 - 10/8/15) Fee: $99 064513 Thursday 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F602 Ploos

This course will cover the essential features of Microsoft Excel, so that students willbe procient in Microsoft Excel for personal and/or ofce use. Prerequisite: Basiccomputer skills.

Excel Level 2 (6 weeks, 10/15/15 - 11/19/15) Fee: $99 064514 Thursday 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F602 Ploos

This course covers the more advanced features of Microsoft Excel, so that studentswill be procient in Microsoft Excel for personal and/or ofce use. Prerequisite: Basiccomputer skills.

Microsoft Ofce for Business (12 weeks, 9/1/15 - 11/19/15) Fee: $119 + textbook 064101 T & Th 9 am-12 pm BAS/F602 House

This course is for students who can easily operate in the computer basics but want tosharpen their skills in using the computer for business. By taking this class, you will

increase your prociency for business and productivity by developing advanced skills inMicrosoft Ofce 2013 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

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Introduction to Accounting with QuickBooks (12 weeks, 9/1/15 - 11/17/15) Fee: $99 066701 Tuesday 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F602 Ploos

This is an introductory accounting class using basic accounting principles with the helpof QuickBooks as a tool to solve accounting problems. Prerequisite: Basic computerskills.

ARTS, MEDIA &

ENTERTAINMENT

MAKEUP AND FASHION

Professional Cinema Makeup Fee: $425* (14 weeks, 8/31/15 - 12/8/15; no class on 9/7/15 & 11/26/15) 069301 M, T, Th 6:15 pm-9:15 pm BAS/G702 Greene

Students in this course will learn the fun-damental skills and training that will leadto becoming professional makeup art-ists. Students will begin with correctivemakeup techniques and advance to fash-ion, print, lm and television, as well as

period makeup. Upon successful comple-tion of the course, students will be issueda certicate of completion. Advanced

registration required. *Materials neededfor this class are not included in the classfee and must be purchased by the studentbefore the rst day of class (approximatecost is between $599-$899). Please notethat the materials needed for the classhave to be from the approved materials list available in the Adult School main ofce. Materials must be new, in

packaging, and purchased by the rst day of class.


Professional Hairstyling (12 weeks, 9/2/15 - 12/2/15; no class on: 11/11/15 & 11/25/15) Fee: $325* 060501 Wednesday 5:30 pm-9 pm BAS/G702 Greene

Learn how to use basic hairstyling tools,products and work with synthetic and hu-man hair of all different lengths and tex-tures. Learn fashion hairstyles for runway,print, lm and TV. We will also learn period

hairstyling, braiding, up-do’s and the latesttrends. Upon successful completion of thecourse, students will be issued a certi-cate of completion. *Materials needed forthis class are not included in the registra-tion fee. Materials list is available at the

Adult School main ofce at the time ofregistration. Items on list must be purchased by the student before the rst

day of class (approximate cost is $175). It is mandato the stling head, stand,and brush set are purchased from the

instcto on the s t da of class ($169), cash onl.

GREEN CAREERS!

Eco-Friendly

Landscaping Fee: $79(14 weeks, 9/12/15 - 12/19/15;no class on 11/28/15)

068701 Saturday8:30 am-12:30 pmBAS/H801 Schroeder

Learn how to plan and install residentiallandscapes with an emphasis on sus-tainable design concepts, irrigation,maintenance and repair. Students inthis class will have the opportunity towork on a Community Demonstration Garden project approved by the BurbankWater and Power (BWP). This project will be a model for Burbank residents to visitand learn about. (Average Annual Salary: $35,370)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Cable and Computer Networking(14 weeks, 9/12/15 - 12/19/15; no class on 11/28/15) Fee: $159 068801 Saturday 8 am-3:30 pm BAS/F603 Rivas

Students will learn how to plan, wire, terminate, test and troubleshoot copper & ber

low voltage wiring systems: voice, data, video and UTP for connecting computers tothe Internet and networking computers together. Network terminology, telephony, ber

optics, wireless router conguration and punch down will be covered.


Computer Repair Technician Fee: $189 (16 weeks, 8/17/15 - 12/14/15; no class on: 9/7/15, 11/11/15 & 11/25/15) 065301 M & W 5:30 pm-9:15 pm BAS/F603 Fischetto

This is a comprehensive hands-on taining curriculum. The course utilizes structuredlectures followed by related hands-on lab assignments. We will cover the required skills

in computing technology and networking to meet the course objectives from the A+exam. Instruct ion includes an introduction to basic computer theory, installation of thehardware components of a computer system: motherboards, microprocessors, memory,hard drives, sound and video, networking and wireless adapters. We will also coverinstallation and maintenance of operating systems such as XP, Windows 7, Servers2003, 2008, and 2012. Cloning and data recovery, antivirus, spyware, and securingyour system will also be covered. For more information, please contact the instructor atBurbankadulted@aol .com. (Average Annual Salary: $47,610)

Network Technician – Servers and Cisco Routing (16 weeks, 8/18/15 - 12/8/15; no class on 11/26/15) Fee: $189 065101 T & Th 5:30 pm-9:15 pm BAS/F603 Fischetto

Hands-on taining connecting computers and servers together, installing network equip-ment, and forming home, small business ofce, and enterprise networks. The course

utilizes structured lectures followed by related hands-on lab assignments. Instruct ionincludes: an introduction to the hardware components of networking, basic networkingtheory with transition to specic skills in Cisco routing, Local Area Networks, and Wide Area Networks. Instal l and congure File servers, FTP, TFTP, NAT, DHCP and WEB site

servers. Students install NIC cards, network cabling, hubs, bridges, switches and Cisco

routers, and connect equipment to the Internet. Prepare for employment and the CiscoCCNA, CompTIA Netwo+ and ETA Cetied Netwo Sstems Technician ex-ams. For more information, please contact the instructor at Burbankadulted@aol .com.(Average Annual Salary: $75,790)

CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Electrical Apprenticeship Program (4 year program) Inteested in a position in the electical tade? Want to ean mone while olean a new tade? Apprentices/Elec trical Trainees attend class one night a weekfrom 5 to 9 pm for 76 hours a semester, two semesters a year. Apprentices will berequired to gain on-the-job training experience. Apprentices will be dispatched to sub-scribing employers (when there are jobs available) so they can receive on-the-job-train-ing. By the end of the program, you will receive a certicate of completion from the

State of California and the U.S. Department of Labor. For more information please call(818) 898-2099. (Average Salary: $53,674)


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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

Session I: August 24, 2015 -

November 25, 2015PrE-rEGISTrATION: Agst 17 & 18fom 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and Agst17 & 18 fom 5 pm to 7 pm, in the ESLOfce.Classes begin: Monday, August 24, 2015

A CLASS FEE PEr STuDENT PErSESSION MAy APPLy.Call (818) 558-4615 fo moeinformation.

MORNING CLASSES AT MINGAY CAMPUS

No class on: 9/7/15 & 11/11/15

Literacy 030011 M-Th 9:15 am-12:00 pm BAS/H802 Camacho

Beginning Low - Level 1 030111 M-Th 9:15 am-12:00 pm BAS/G703 Staff

Beginning High - Level 2030211 M-Th 9:15 am-12:00 pm BAS/D401 Bagdasarian

Intermediate Low - Level 3 030311 M -Th 9:15 am-12:00 pm BAS/H804 Hakopyan

Intermediate High - Level 4 030411 M-Th 9:15 am-12:00 pm BAS/H803 Noss

Advanced Low - Level 5 030511 M-Th 9:15 am-12:00 pm BAS/H801 Lerner

Advanced High - Level 6 030611 M-Th 9:15 am-12:00 pm BAS/D402 Corella

Vocational ESL (VESL) - Health Careers (14 weeks, 8/24/15 - 11/25/15; no class on: 9/7/15 & 11/11/15) 032801 M-Th 9:15 am-12:00 pm BAS/H805 Duff y

EVENING CLASSES AT MINGAY CAMPUS

No class on: 9/7/15, 11/11/15 & 11/25/15

Literacy 030013 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BAS/H802 Staff

Beginning Low - Level 1 030113 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BAS/D400 Hazen

Beginning High - Level 2 030213 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BAS/G703 Noss

Intermediate Low - Level 3 030313 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BAS/H804 Sardarian

Intermediate High - Level 4 030413 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BAS/H803 Corella

Advanced High - Level 5/6 030613 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BAS/D402 Fallahi

ESL SPECIAL TOPICS

ESL Citizenship Preparation (Session 1: 8/24/15 - 11/25/15;no class on: 9/7/15 & 11/11/15) 031511 M & W 12:15 pm-2:15 pm

BAS/H802 Gracen

ESL Computer Literacy (Session 1: 8/28/15 - 11/20/15) 031011 Friday 9:00 am-11:00 am

BAS/F602 Noss

ESL Conversation (Session 1: 8/25/15 - 11/24/15) 030814 T & Th 5:00 pm-6:00 pm BAS/G703 Noss 030813 Friday 9:00 am-10:45 am BAS/G703 Hakopyan

ESL Writer’s Workshop (Session 1: 8/25/15 - 11/24/15) 030912 T & Th 12:15 pm-2:45 pm BAS/D402 Corella

ESL Pronunciation (Session 1: 9/12/15 - 11/21/15) 031812 Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 pm BAS/G703 Sardarian

Vision Statement: Burbank Adult School will be a student-centeredinstructional program that responds to District and community needs, is actively

collaborating with other service providers and demonstrates a commitment to building

and enhancing human potential through quality educational programs and services.

Mission Statement: The mission of Burbank Adult School is to meetthe diverse educational needs of the District and community by equipping lifelong

learners with the skills they need to reach their academic, career and personal goals.

AccreditationBurbank Adult School is fully accredited by the Western

Assoc iation of Schools and Colleges through 2020.

School-wide Learner

Outcomes (SLO’s)Stdents will be dedicated learners who:

• Develop and implement meaningful educational, career, and personal goals.

• Demonstrate persistence, focus and responsibility for successful completion of the

program in which they are enrolled.

Stdents will be effective communicators who:

• Comprehend, analyze, and respond appropriately to verbal, print and visual media.

• Actively participate in their c ommunities as productive and civically-engaged members.

Stdents will be lifelong learners who:

• Pursue educational, c ollege, career, and/or enrichment pathways and opportunities

for their families and themselves.

• Research and utilize community resources ef fectively.

• Maintain and improve adaptive life and technology skills in a global society.

Stdents will be critical thinkers and problem solvers who:

• Demonstrate the ability to process, evaluate and integrate information from a wide

variety of sources.

• Analyze various data effectively in order to increase personal and workplace productivity.

EVENING CLASSES AT

BURBANK HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS

BurBANk HIGH SCHOOL: 902 N Thid St.(818) 558-4700 ext. 51347 (Enter at corner of N. Glenoaks Boulevard and E. Harvard Road)

Session I: August 24, 2015 - November 24, 2015PrE-rEGISTrATION: Agst 19 & 20 fom 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm,in the ESL Ofce (room 247).Classes begin: Monday, August 24, 2015No classes on: 9/7/15, 9/16/15 & 11/11/15

A CLASS FEE PEr STuDENT PEr SESSION MAy APPLy.Call (818) 558-4615 fo moe infomation.

Literacy 030023 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BHS/333 Mendoza

Beginning Low-Level 1 030123 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BHS/239 Camacho

Beginning High-Level 2 030223 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BHS/330 Bogchalyan

Intermediate Low-Level 3 030323 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BHS/234 Hakopyan

Intermediate High/Advanced-Level 4/5 030423 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BHS/238 Bennett

Vocational ESL (VESL) - Hotel Workers (14 weeks, 8/24/15 - 11/24/15; no class on: 9 /7/15, 9/16/15 & 11/11/15) 032802 M-Th 6:15 pm-9:00 pm BHS/245 Staff This intermediate - advance level ESL class is for students interested in learningmore about hotel and hospitality careers. It focuses on vocabulary, grammar,and conversational skills used in various hotel jobs with guests, supervisors, andother workers. Students will also learn to develop their own résumé and practiceinterviewing skills in preparation for a job search in this area.

Me jor a tu vida con las clases en la Escuela de Adul

tos de Bur bank.

Pagbutihin ang i yong buha y sa mga klase sa Bur ba

nk Adult School.Բարելավեք ծեր կյանքը Բւրբանկի մեծահա

սկների դ պրոցի դ ասերի ուսուցման միչոցով.

버뱅크 성인 학교에서 수업과 생활을 개선.


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PARENT EDUCATIONClasses fom Agst 17, 2015 thogh Decembe 11, 2015registation: Open Enrollment

Parents are with their children part of theclass, then, while the children are supervised,parents participate in group discussions onchild development and family relationships.For more information, please contact theParent Education Ofce at (818) 558-4733.

[email protected]

reqiements fo registation:✓ Updated copy of child’s immunization record.✓ Copy of parent’s TB test taken.✓ All class and lab fees are payable at

registration and are not refundable.

THE AGE OF THE CHILD DETErMINES THE CLASS

DAY CLASSES

Parenting Your Infant I Fee: $125(Newborn-6 months by September 1, 2015)

073012 Wednesday 12 pm-2:15 pm BAS/B201 Tutak

Parenting Your Infant II Fee: $125(7-11 months by September 1, 2015)

073011 Thursday 12 pm-2:15 pm BAS/B201 Tutak

Parenting Your Infant III Fee: $125(12-17 months by September 1, 2015)

072015 Wednesday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/B201 Tutak

Parenting Your Toddler Fee: $125 Lab Fee: $10(18-24 months by September 1, 2015)

071111 Tuesday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/H806 Tutak

Parenting Your 2 Year Old Fee: $125 Lab Fee: $10(2 years by September 1, 2015)

071411 Monday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/H806 Stephenson 072411 Tuesday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/B201 Jennings 074411 Thursday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/B201 Jennings

Parenting Your 3 Year Old Fee: $125 Lab Fee: $10(3 years by September 1, 2015)

072511 Wednesday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/H806 Ackelson

073511 Friday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/H806 TutakParenting Your 4 Year Old Fee: $125 Lab Fee: $10(4 years by September 1, 2015)

073611 Tuesday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/B200 Matsumoto 074611 Friday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/B200 Matsumoto

Multi-Age Class: Infant-4 Year Old Fee: $125 Lab Fee: $10 075711 Monday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/B200 Tutak 075712 Thursday 9 am-11:15 am BAS/B200 Tutak

The School-Age Child (Adults only) Fee: $125 071811 Thursday 9:30 am-11:45 am BAS/G701 Matsumoto

Parent-Child Communications forDad and Preschoolers (Child must be 2-4 years old by September 1, 2015) Fee: $40 Lab Fee: $5 076811 Saturday 9 am-12 pm BAS/B200 Jennings

Class meets one Saturday a month on the following dates: 9/12, 10/3, 11/7 and 12/5.

Call (818) 558-4733 for details.

Saturday Baby Class – Under two years of age Fee: $40 078501 Saturday 9:30 am-11:30 am BAS/B201 Tutak

Class meets one Saturday a month on the following dates: 9/12, 10/3, 11/7 and 12/5.Call (818) 558-4733 for details.

FUN WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS!

Elementary Science Workshops Fee: $5 per workshop payable to instructor 079301 Thursday 9/10/15 3 pm-4 pm BAS/B20 0 Tutak 079302 Thursday 10/8/15 3 pm-4 pm BAS/B20 0 Tutak 079303 Thursday 11/12/15 3 pm-4 pm BAS/B20 0 Tutak

Using household materials we will demonstrate and provide hands-on experimentsshowing that science is exciting. There will be different experiments each month!

Preschool Science Workshops Fee: $5 per workshop payable to instructor

079305 Friday 9/18/15 12 pm-1 pm BAS/B20 0 Tutak 079306 Friday 11/20/15 12 pm-1 pm BAS/B20 0 Tutak

“Land Sea Sky. Why, Why, Why?” Science activities, crafts and art for pre-schoolers.

Nature Explore Walk Fee: $5 per workshop payable to instructor 070101 Friday 10/16/15 12 pm-2 pm TBA Tutak

Discover the beauty of our local natural areas to explore. Make a nature craft andenjoy a picnic lunch afterwards.

Harvest Art Fee: $5 per workshop payable to instructor 071701 Friday 10/23/15 12 pm-1 pm BAS/H806 Wright

Fun, creative art with Karin Wright.

PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

Preregistration is required. Please call or email the Parent Education Ofce for

more information at (818) 558-4733 or email: [email protected] is available upon request - $5 per child or $8 per family.

Discipline Strategies focusing on Preventing

Misbehavior Fee: $10 per person, $15 per couple payable to the instructor 070601 Th 10/29/15 5:45 pm-7:45 pm BAS/B202 Rice

PARENT EDUCATION EVENING SERIES

How to Talk so Kids Will Listen (6 weeks, 9/30/15 - 11/4/15) Fee: $45 payable to instructo r 072913 Wednesday 6 pm-8 pm BAS/B202 Morman

Siblings without Rivalry (4 weeks, 11/18/15 - 12/16/15; no class on: 11/25/15) Fee: $35 payable to instructo r 071001 Wednesday 6 pm-8 pm BAS/B202 Morman

PARENT EDUCATION MORNING SERIES

WORKSHOPS

Raising Boys (4 weeks, 9/9/15 - 9/30/15) Fee: $35 payable to instructor 075901 Wednesday 9:30 am-11:30 am BAS/B202 Wright

In-depth focus will include: physical, emotional and social development plus exploringhow boys learning methods differ.

Raising Girls (3 weeks, 10/7/15 - 10/21/15) Fee: $30 payable to instructor 076901 Wednesday 9:30 am-11:30 am BAS/B202 Wright

Raising self-condent girls and building self-esteem while they are young. Learn how

to keep the communication channels open and deal with social pressures at school.

How Children Learn (3 weeks, 11/6/15 - 11/20/15) Fee: $30 payable to instructor 077052 Friday 9:30 am-11:30 am BAS/E501 Wright

Explore the ways children learn and identify their strengths and weaknesses. Learnhow the brain develops and how to support this development. Explore ways todevelop environments which promote learning.

Open to ALL BuSD Paents! (FrEE Classes! ¡Clases GrATIS! )

Presentations are designed to address the needs of parents in the district,especially those who are new to public education, Burbank, and/or California.Translation in Armenian and Spanish will be available. For more informationplease call the Parent Education Ofce at (818) 558-4733 or by email:

[email protected].

The Fall 2015 woshops will be:

Tesda, Septembe 15, 2015 Welcome to BuSD!

Tesda, Septembe 22, 2015 Getting to know the Elementa School

Tesda, Septembe 29, 2015 Getting to know the Middle and High

Schools

Tesda, Octobe 6, 2015 Compte and Cell Phone Safet

BUSD PARENTEMPOWERMENT SERIES:

Advancing and Sppoting k-12 StdentAchievement - One Stdent at a Time!

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PERSONAL ENRICHMENT CLASSES

FINE ARTS, MUSIC AND MEDIA

Beginning Photography (12 weeks, 9/14/15 - 11/30/15) Class Fee: $99 + Materials: $20 990301 Monday 6 pm-9 pm JBHS/2113 Gross

This introductory class is designed for those wanting to enter the world of photography.Camera operation, use of accessories, highlights of commercial photography, how to

take good pictures and careers in photography are covered. Shooting techniques,composition and lighting round out the skills taught in this class. Students must havea lm or digital camera with manual exposure mode (ability for student to set shutter

speeds and/or apertures). A morning eld trip will be scheduled around the second

weekend of the class.

Black and White Photography and Image Enhancement (14 weeks, 9/15/15 - 12/15/15) Class Fee: $119 + Mater ials: $20 990401 Tuesday 6 pm-9 pm JBHS/2113 Karp

Students work in glorious black and white printing techniques. This lab course is designedfor beginners, as well as experienced printers mastering their craft. Students will gethands on experience in lm development, black and white printing exposure techniques,

and nal processing of images for presentation. This class is solely based on black and

white negatives produced by lm cameras. There is no digital photography in thisclass.

Digital Photography(12 weeks, 9/17/15 - 12/10/15; no class on 11/26/15) Class Fee: $99 + Materials: $20 990501 Thursday 6 pm-9 pm JBHS/2113 Roznowski

Ever wonder what goes through a photographer’s mind when preparing for a shoot?In this class, take an extensive look at the world of a professional photographerthrough digital photography. Camera operation and shooting techniques are covered.Processing of images is done in Adobe Photoshop on Macintosh computers. Studioshooting and eld trips may be included in this class. Recommended prerequisite:Beginning Photography.

Creative Photography Class Fee: $99 + Materials: $20(12 weeks, 9/2/15 - 12/9/15; no class on 9/16/15, 11/11/15 & 11/25/15) 990601 Wednesday 6 pm-9 pm JBHS/2113 Outwater

When you see your photography hanging onthe wall, and all the emotion that you felt whenyou took the shot is owing out to you from the

frame, a scream comes out saying, “YES, I didthat!”. That is the feeling you will get whenyou start producing your own photography.We will explore natural and articial lighting

techniques to produce a project of yourown choice. Computer assembly and

retouching will be taught as well as in cameracomposition. We will explore portfolios, websites, interviewing techniques, printing andframing. Recommended prerequisites: Beginning Photography, a digital cameraor phone and your own innate creativity!

Just Paint!(6 weeks, 9/8/15 - 10/13/15) Fee: $59 994300 Tuesday 5:45 pm-7:45 pm BAS/E503 Williams

(6 weeks, 10/20/15 - 11/24/15) Fee: $59 994301 Tuesday 5:45 pm-7:45 pm BAS/E503 Williams

A comprehensive painting class covering everything from brush to canvas. You maywork on a painting or you may work on a class project. Note: Maximm of 15 stdentsper class.

Just Draw!(6 weeks, 9/18/15 - 10/23/15) Fee: $59 994400 Friday 6 pm-8 pm BAS/C302 Williams

(6 weeks, 10/30/15 - 12/11/15; no class on: 11/27/15) Fee: $59 994401 Friday 6 pm-8 pm BAS/C302 Williams

A comprehensive drawing class covering graphite to paper; focus will be on shadingtechniques, light and dark, and how to increase overall contrast abilities on paper.

Women’s Chorus (14 weeks, 9/8/15 - 12/8/15) Fee: $89 992011 Tuesday 9 am-11:30 am BAS/Auditor ium Tyson

Join the Women’s Chorus, also known as the Burbank Singers, to have fun, meet newfriends, and perform at various events throughout the year. You will learn music in avariety of styles and from several eras. Auditions are NOT required; reading music isnot necessary, but always a plus!

Beginning Acoustic Guitar (6 weeks, 9/15/15 - 10/20/15) Fee: $59* 993199 Tuesday 6 pm-7:30 pm BAS/Auditor ium MacDonald

(6 weeks, 10/27/15 - 12/1/15) Fee: $59* 993198 Tuesday 6 pm-7:30 pm

BAS/Auditorium MacDonald

This course is for absolute beginners. Learn parts of the guitar,

chords, and nger placement, using picks, chord diagramsand how to tune your guitar. Learn how to play beginninglevel songs. Note: Maximm of 10 stdents pe class.Students must bring their own acoustic guitar.*A $5 materials fee paid directly to the instructor (cashonly) at rst class meeting.

Acting for Stage, Screen, Television & Commercials(Multi-Level Class)(12 weeks, 9/17/15 - 12/10/15; no class on: 11/26/15) Fee: $89 995100 Thursday 6 pm-8:30 pm BAS/Auditor ium Weiss

(12 weeks, 9/12/15 - 12/5/15; no class on: 11/28/15) Fee: $89 995101 Saturday 9:30 am-12 pm BAS/Auditor ium Weiss

Class is open to beginners through advanced students. Those who have had previoustraining or theatrical experience will be expected to workshop more intense scenes/monologues. Beginning students will work on the basic acting techniques, as well asmonologues and scenes. Note: Maximm of 15 stdents pe section.

Burbank Script Lab (12 weeks, 9/17/15 - 12/10/15; no class on: 11/26/15) Fee: $99 997099 Thursday 6 pm-8:30 pm BAS/B203 Nordvall

Have a story to tell, but not sure how to tell it? The Burbank Script Lab can help. We willcover script format and structure, successful story telling techniques, how to give (andtake) good feedback, and opportunities in emerging markets. Lab members will also beable to develop and workshop their materials in a supportive environment.

Fun and Interesting Introduction to

the Piano/Keyboard+ (4 weeks, 10/5/15 - 10/26/15) Fee: $39 993401 Monday 7 pm-8 pm

BAS/E501 Castro

Students will learn and be exposed to simple piano conceptsof music theory, keyboard set ups, web resources andtechnologies. The class will also learn simple, fun piano piecesand exercises and be exposed to music loop technologies. Noexperience necessary, piano beginners only. Note: Maximm of 15 stdents pe class. +Stdents mst bing thei own potable eboads.

Evening Dance Classes - Session IFees: 1 class - $59, 2 classes - $90(Discount is for walk-in registration only at 3811 W. Allan Avenue).

BALLROOM SAMPLER (6 weeks, 9/14/15 - 10/19/15) Fee: $59 994704 Monday 6:30 pm-7:30 pm BAS/Auditor ium Shoemake

Come learn how to do the basics of the Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, etc. You canlearn a little of each dance to help you when you go to weddings, parties, or just out onthe town.

WEST COAST SWING & NIGHT CLUB TWO-STEP(6 weeks, 9/14/15 - 10/19/15) Fee: $59 994703 Monday 7:30 pm-8:30 pm BAS/Auditor ium Shoemake

Want to learn the slinky, bluesy Califo rnia state dance? We’ll show you how to WestCoast Swing. Don’t know how to dance to some of those great slower 70’s, 80’s & 90’s

tunes? NC2 is a comfortable tempo for those songs. Come join us for a great time,great exercise, and great music for dancing.

ARGENTINE TANGO (6 weeks, 9/16/15 - 10/21/15) Fee: $59 994901 Wednesday 6:30 pm-7:30 pm BAS/Auditor ium Shoemake

Learn the romance of Argentine Tango social dancing. This is ideal for those who wantto dance something more low impact.

SALSA (6 weeks, 9/16/15 - 10/21/15) Fee: $59 994701 Wednesday 7:30 pm-8:30 pm BAS/Auditorium Shoemake

Learn skills to dance LA Salsa with air & ease. Cross-body lead and turns make the

dance a great workout. Come join the fun!

Evening Dance Classes - Session IIFees: 1 class - $59, 2 classes - $90(Discount is for walk-in registration only at3811 W. Allan Avenue).

BALLROOM SAMPLER (6 weeks, 10/26/15 - 11/30/15) Fee: $59 994705 Monday 6:30 pm-7:30 pm BAS/Auditor ium Shoemake

Come learn how to do the basics of the Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, etc. You can

learn a little of each dance to help you when you go to weddings, parties, or just out onthe town.

WEST COAST SWING & NIGHT CLUB TWO-STEP(6 weeks, 10/26/15 - 11/30/15) Fee:$59 994706 Monday 7:30 pm-8:30 pm BAS/Auditor ium Shoemake

Want to learn the slinky bluesy California state dance? We’ll show you how to WestCoast Swing. Don’t know how to dance to some of those great slower 70’s, 80’s & 90’stunes? NC2 is a comfortable tempo for those songs. Come join us for a great time,great exercise, and great music for dancing.

ARGENTINE TANGO(6 weeks, 10/28/15 - 12/16/15; no class on: 11/11/15 & 11/25/15) Fee:$59 994902 Wednesday 6:30 pm-7:30 pm BAS/Auditor ium Shoemake

Learn the romance of Argentine Tango social dancing. This is ideal for those who wantto dance something more low impact.

SALSA (6 weeks, 10/28/15 - 12/16/15; no class on: 11/11/15 & 11/25/15) Fee:$59 994708 Wednesday 7:30 pm-8:30 pm BAS/Auditorium Shoemake

Learn skills to dance LA Salsa with air & ease. Cross-body lead and turns make the

dance a great workout. Come join the fun!

DO-IT-YOURSELF/CRAFT/

HOBBY CLASSES

Sewing (6 weeks, 10/3/15 - 11/7/15) Fee: $89 101013 Saturday 2 pm-5:20 pm BAS/B202 Lewis-Goldstein

Sew in a fun and positive environment! This class welcomes those with any level ofsewing experience - from beginner to advanced. We will discuss tools, materials, ma-chines, and projects during our rst session. We do have a machine that can be shared

in class, but you will probably want to bring your own machine, along with your own toolsand materials/projects from week 2 onward. Enjoy sewing for yourself, your home, fam-ily, pets, for gifts… your choices are unlimited! Note: Maximm of 12 stdents.

Unclutter, Downsize and Organize!(2 weeks, 10/13/15 & 10/20/15) Fee: $29 992900 Tuesday 6 pm-8 pm BAS/G701 Friedlob

Learn how to let go of all the unnecessary stuff that’s weighing you down. Insights, tipsand lots of laughs will help you create the uncluttered life that’s right for you. It’s nevertoo late for a clean slate!

Wire Wrap Jewelry 1 (One-day workshop, 9/19/15) Fee: $29* 995501 Saturday 9 am-12 pm BAS/H803 Hoffman

You will learn to make your own wire wrapped jewelry. Using the basic technique ofwire wrapping you will learn to create beautiful pieces of jewelry incorporating stonesand crystals. Students should bring whatever tools they own. Otherwise tools willbe available for purchase. *Materials fee of $20 payable to instructor in cash atthe rst class meeting. If you have any questions, please email the instructor [email protected].

Wire Wrap Jewelry 2 (One-day workshop, 9/26/15) Fee: $29* 995502 Saturday 9 am-12 pm BAS/H803 Hoffman

Once you’ve learned the skill of wire wrapping, you’reready to advance to the next level. In this class youwill learn to create cages for stones to make beautifulpendants. Students should bring whatever tools they own.

Otherwise tools will be available for purchase. *Materialsfee of $20 payable to instructor in cash at the rstclass meeting. If you have any questions, please emailthe instructor at [email protected].

(Pre-registration is required for all classes. A minimum of 10 students must be enrolled by1 business day prior to the scheduled start date or the class will be cancelled.)


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Basic 3D Computer-Aided Design(12 weeks, 9/18/15 - 12/11/15; no class on 11/27/15) Fee: $99 995301 Friday 6 pm-9 pm BAS/F600 Ivens

Learn the basics of 3D modeling using Sketchup, a program designed for architects,civil engineers, lmmakers, game developers, designers & related professions. It also

includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It is designedto be easier to use than other 3D CAD programs.

FINE DINING AND TEA CLASSES

Etiquette 101 and Beyond(8 weeks, 9/10/15 - 10/29/15) Fee: $59* 995701 Thursday 6 pm-8:30 pm BAS/E502 Gomez How do you make a good rst impression? You only have 60 seconds to do so. Learn

how to make yours with style and grace! Learn the basic dining skills Amer ican Styleand Continental, including table manners, greetings, the importance of appearance,travel etiquette and much more. Most of all, gain self-condence! This course includes

a multi course instructional dinner at a ve star restaurant. *Cost for restaurant willnot exceed $40 including tax and tip.

FITNESS, WELLNESS AND

PERSONAL DEFENSE CLASSES

Zumba Dance Fitness (6 weeks, 9/15/15 - 10/20/15) Fee: $49

999501 Tuesday 7:30 pm-8:30 pmBAS/Auditorium Morales

(6 weeks, 10/27/15 - 12/1/15) Fee: $49 999502 Tuesday 7:30 pm-8:30 pm

BAS/Auditorium Morales

Zumba is the most fun and efcient way to work

out. Every class is like a party. It’s not necessaryto know how to dance because this class is easy tofollow and everybody has a blast!

T’ai Chi Ch’uan (8 weeks, 9/15/15 - 11/3/15) Fee: $89 998800 Tuesday 12 pm-1:30 pm BAS/B201 Moreland

The gentle movements of T’ai Chi Ch’uan provide excellent exercise for both bodyand mind. Promotes balance, increased energy and rejuvenation! Beginners andexperienced students welcome.

Reiki Treatment and Healing with Chakra(12 weeks, 9/12/15 - 12/5/15; no class on: 11/28/15) Fee: $109* 993301 Saturday 1 pm-3 pm BAS/H802 Suriyachai

Learn to harness the natural power of your mind and body in order to promote health,healing power, and balance of your thoughts. Learn about the ancient Japanese holistichealing methods of Reiki integrated with the study of Chakra. What are the benets?

Relaxation, reduction of stress, and a healthier life! *Materials fee of $20 payable incash to the instructor at rst class meeting.

LEARN A LANGUAGE!

Beginning Conversational Spanish (12 weeks, 9/2/15 - 12/9/15; no class on 9/16/15, 11/11/15 & 11/25/15) Fee: $99 + textbook 991601 Wednesday 6:30 pm-8:30 pm BHS/1240 Martinez

This course is designed for students who want to learnbasic vocabulary to successfully have conversationsin Spanish. All levels welcome. (Teacher recom-mends that students purchase their book by the rst

day of class and also, have completed the rst lesson

in the book). http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/

institutional/index.php#

Intermediate Low

Conversational Spanish(12 weeks, 9/14/15 - 11/30/15) Fee: $99 + textbook 991802 Monday 6:30 pm-8:30 pm BHS/1240 Martinez

This course is a continuation of the basic principles and techniques used in the begin-ners’ Spanish course. These principles and techniques will be advanced to a higherlevel in this course. http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php#

Intermediate High Conversational Spanish(12 weeks, 9/17/15 - 12/10/15; no class on: 11/26/15) Fee: $99 + textbook 991801 Thursday 6:30 pm-8:30 pm BHS/1240 Martinez

This course is a continuation of the previous Intermediate Low Spanish course (Spring2015). Advanced conversational and grammatical topics and techniques will be used.http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php#

Beginning French (10 weeks, 9/12/15 - 11/14/15) Fee: $89 + textbook 991703 Saturday 9 am-11 am BAS/H802 Cox

A quick and easy conversation class that wil l teach you the fundamentals of the Frenchlanguage. Great for travel, business, general knowledge.http://burbankusd.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php#

Beginning Conversational American

Sign Language (A)(10 weeks, 9/14/15 - 11/16/15) Fee: $89* 993601 Monday 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

BHS/2205 Betton

(10 weeks, 9/15/15 - 11/17/15) Fee: $89* 993603 Tuesday 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

BHS/2205 Betton

Join a fun and interactive class! Learn to converse with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing(DHH) in your family and/or community. Note: Maximm of 15 stdents pe sect ion.*There will be a $20 fee for the book, to be purchased from the teacher.

Beginning Conversational American Sign Language (B)(10 weeks, 9/23/15 - 12/9/15; no class on 11/11/15 & 11/25/15) Fee: $89*

993602 Wednesday 6:30 pm-8:30 pm BHS/2205 Betton Join a fun and interactive class! This is a continuation of the ASL (A) class and incorpo -rates more conversational vocabulary and practice. Note: Maximm of 15 stdents.*Thee will be a $20 fee fo t he boo, to be pchased fom the teache.

Beginning Conversational

Italian(8 weeks, 8/22/15 - 10/17/15; no class on: 9/5/15)Fee: $79 991201 Saturday 9 am-10:30 am

BAS/H805 Micaletti

(8 weeks, 10/24/15 - 12/19/15; no class on: 11/28/15)Fee: $79 991203 Saturday 9 am-10:30 am

BAS/H805 Micaletti

Here’s your chance to learn Italian! Students will learn common everyday expressionsand will be speaking Italian from the very rst lesson!

Intermediate Conversational Italian(8 weeks, 8/22/15 - 10/17/15; no class on: 9/5/15) Fee: $79 991202 Saturday 10:30 am-12 pm BAS/H805 Micalet ti(8 weeks, 10/24/15 - 12/19/15; no class on: 11/28/15) Fee: $79 991204 Saturday 10:30 am-12 pm BAS/H805 Micalet ti

Build upon your skills! In this class we will cover topics like: ordering food at a restaurant,talking about work and employment, and how to ask for and give directions.

MONEY MATTERS

Real Estate and Related Careers(4 weeks, 9/2/15 - 9/30/15; no class on: 9/23/15) Fee: $29 998601 Wednesday 7 pm-8:30 pm BAS/A117 Gussow

(4 weeks, 10/7/15 - 10/28/15) Fee: $29 998602 Wednesday 7 pm-8:30 pm

BAS/A117 Gussow

An introductory four week survey of real estateprinciples and practices, as well as careers asso-ciated with real estate. The course will introducethe terminology, concepts and basic practices inthe elds of real estate, real estate nance, real

estate administration positions, escrow, title, ap-praisal, procedures for licensing and miscella-neous topic areas.

Savvy Social Security for Boomers (One-day workshop, 10/3/15) Fee: $29* 997302 Saturday 9 am-11 am BAS/H804 Schwert

You can start as early as 62, but your benet is reduced. Should you wait? How

long? How are your spousal and survivor benets affected? What if you are divorced,

remarried or widowed? Failure to coordinate IRA RMDs with Social Security taxation

results in needless diminishment of income that could be put to better use for healthcare or just enjoying life. Attend this class to learn how to evaluate your benets and

choices! *Materials fee of $5, payable in cash, to the instructor, the day of class.

Savvy IRA Planning (One-day workshop, 10/3/15) Fee: $29* 997305 Saturday 11 am-1 pm BAS/H804 Schwert

IRA distributions must begin at 70½, but did you know if your account grows, yourIRA distributions will be higher each year? That those distributions could cause taxon Social Security benets and result in higher Medicare Part B premiums? In this

informative class, we’ll discuss IRA distribution rules and tax management ideas, aswell as Rollover Blunders, Beneciary Mistakes, Non Traditional IR A Investment Prob-lems, Spousal Beneciary Options and Retirement

Account Options available af ter you’ve left your job.Cynthia Schwert is a Certied Financial Planner with

over 30 years of experience helping people plan fortheir retirement. Brokerage and advisory servicesoffered through Cetera Advisors LLC, Member FIN-RA/SIPC. *Materials fee of $5, payable in cash,

to the instructor, the day of class.

Stock Market Boot Camp (3 weeks, 9/9/15 - 9/23/15) Fee: $39 996602 Wednesday 6 pm-8 pm BAS/E501 Newman(3 weeks, 11/3/15 - 11/17/15) Fee: $39 996603 Tuesday 6 pm-8 pm BAS/A117 Newman

Where is the stock market headed? Where are interest rates going? Should I be wor-ried about ination? How do I get my portfolio back on track? Starting with the fun-damentals of investing, learn to identify different types, analyze them, and understandpotential hazards & opportunities unique to each of them.

WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS

Résumé Writing 101 (One-day workshop, 9/19/15) FREE! 997801 Saturday 11:30 am-1:30 pm

BAS/C302 Noss

Your résumé is the rst step in getting a job inter viewand speaks for you before you have a chance to speakwith employers. This workshop will teach you how toget your résumé noticed using key action words andeye-catching formats.

Mastering the Online Job Search (One-day workshop, 10/3/15) FREE!

990220 Saturday 11:30 am-1:30 pm BAS/C302 Noss

Looking for a new job? In this workshop you will learn how to effect ively evaluate andpresent your skills to potential employers. Learn how to look for and apply for jobsadvertised on websites.

Get the Job! Interview Skills and

Techniques (One-day workshop, 10/31/15) FREE! 999201 Saturday 11:30 am-1:30 pm

BAS/C302 Noss

In today’s highly challenging and competitive job market,it’s essential that you make the best impression possible –whether on the phone or during the job interview – with apotential employer. This workshop will teach you the importanttechniques you need in order for you to be successful on jobinterviews.

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PERSONAL ENRICHMENT CLASSES


AARP Driver Safety (One-day classes) Fee: Payable to Instructo r**AARP Members: $15 cash only paid directly to instructor at class (bring membership card)*Non-AARP Members: $20 cash only paid directly to the instructor at class. 993700 9/19/15 Sat 8:30 am-4:30 pm BAS/C301 Gray 993701 10/24/15 Sat 8:30 am-4:30 pm BAS/C301 Gray 993702 11/21/15 Sat 8:30 am-4:30 pm BAS/C301 Gray

In this 8-hour c ourse, students learn defensive driving techniques, new trafc laws and

rules of the road that can lead to an insurance discount. There is no test to take in thiscourse!

All About Social Media (10 weeks, 9/21/15 - 11/23/15) Fee: $89 993801 Monday 6 pm-8 pm BAS/D401 Holleran

Wouldn’t you love to get a comprehensiveoverview of what “social media” is and howto use it effectively? Learn from social mediamanager, journalist, and writer, Scott Holleran,as he delivers an integrated, comprehensivelesson for users, whether you are in thebeginning, intermediate, or advanced level of

using social media, including Twitter, Facebook,and LinkedIn. This course will cover basic writing, media, and

marketing (and lots of opportunities for Q&A).

Writing Boot Camp (10 weeks, 9/24/15 - 12/3/15; no class on: 11/26/15) Fee: $89 993805 Thursday 6 pm-8 pm BAS/A117 Holleran

This comprehensive course delivers instruction in core principles of skilled writing forsocial media, blogging and screenwrit ing, etc. Students will learn how to prepare forwriting as an exercise, how to build, write and edit their writing. Additional ly, students

will learn how to construct a simple outline as well as how to write with the audience inmind. Each student will have their writing evaluated.

PLEASE DROP US AN EMAIL!Please let us know if there is any class you would be interested intaking but is not of fered in this catalog. We want to hear from you!

You may email us at: [email protected]

Campus Safety - By state law, drugs, alcohol, tobacco and/orweapons are not permitted by anyone, anywhere, on any of the campuses of theBurbank Unied School District.

Uniform Complaint Procedures - In accordance withstate guidelines in the Code of Regulation, Title 5, Sections 4600- 4671, the BurbankUnied School Distric t has adopted Uniform Complaint Procedures, which shall be

followed when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, harassmentor failure to comply with state and federal laws related to adult basic educationprograms. You may contact the Burbank Adult School ofce to obtain a copy of the

Uniform Complaint Procedure by calling (818) 558-4611.

CTE Courses - Completion certicates for Career and TechnicalEducation (CTE) courses will only be issued to students who have completed atleast 80% of the course hours and have met course objectives and competencies.Burbank Adult School does not guarantee job, externship, or internship placementas a result of completing CTE courses.

Class Locations

Enrollment - The Burbank Unied School District is committed to equal opportunity forall individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination basedon disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexualorientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived

characteristics.

Classes are open to adults who are 18 years of age or older. Students may register online for mostclasses at www.bbansd.og/bas

Youth under age 18 not enrolled in school should contact their home high school of residenceor the BAS Counseling Ofce (818) 558-5384 to determine which program they may attend.

Concurrently enrolled (CE) high school students may attend on a space available basis. CE studentsmust obtain a permission form from their home school before they will be allowed to enroll at the AdultSchool. CE high school minors are never charged any tuition fees for initial credit or credit recoveryacademic classes at the Adult School.

Disability Services - Students with disabilities may be able to receive nancialsupport for their career-based training, leading to employment, through the Department ofRehabilitation. Students with disabilities may also be able to obtain job search assistance and jobplacement services through the Department of Rehabilitation. For more information, please call(818) 901-5024, Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Senior Discount - Individuals participating in the senior servicerecreation programs at Joslyn, Tuttle and McCambridge Centers will save $5 perclass upon showing their current BSAC card. For more information, please call (818) 238-5353.

Schedule Changes - Burbank Adult School reserves the right to make changesin course fees, schedules and assignments, and to cancel any course that does not have sufcient

enrollment. There are times when situations arise and a class may have to be cancelled. If possible,a make-up class may be offered.

Textbooks - Many classes do require textbooks. To inquire about textbook requirements,please contact the ofce at least one week before the class starts. Some books may be purchased

online: http://bbansd.textboox.com/instittional/index.php#

Important! Fees and RefundsIn the event that a class is cancelled OR if a student chooses to withdaw from a class atleast two bsiness das pio to the class stat date, the stdent will be entitled to a fllrefund. The fee for each class follows the course title. Checks, money orders, credit cards andcash will be accepted. Returned checks will be charged a $20 fee payable in cash only. There isa $10 processing fee for all refunds not due to class cancellations. No refunds will be issued toany student after the rst scheduled class session (including no shows). There are no refunds for

class materials and/or books purchased by students.

Fall 2015 Calendar* August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .School Reopens; Learning Center & ABE classes begin

August 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Academic and Parent Education c lasses begin

August 17 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ESL Registration (Session I)

August 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ESL Session I classes begin

SEPTEMBER 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADULT SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE!

September 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day (School closed)

September 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . Back-to-School Night (No Adult Classes at BHS & JBHS)

November 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veterans Day (School closed)

November 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ESL Session I Ends Adult School Closes Early - No Evening Classes

November 26 & 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiv ing Holidays (School c losed)

November 30 - Januar y 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter Recess (ESL)

December 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Semester Ends (ABE, Learning Center and Academic)

December 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Semester Ends (Parent Ed)

December 14 - January 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Winter Recess (Academic and Parent Ed)

* Start/end dates for individual classes vary.

Please check course information for specic schedule.

BuSD Board of Edcation

Charlene Tabet, President

Larry Applebaum, Vice President

Steve Ferguson, Clerk

Dr. Armond Aghakhanian, Member

Dr. Roberta Reynolds, Member

District Ofce/Site Administration

Matt Hill, Superintendent

Dr. John Paramo, Director of SecondaryEducation

Emilio Urioste, Jr., Director of AdultEducation, ILA, CTE

Location & WebsiteBurbank Adult School3811 W. Allan Ave. Burbank, CA 91505

Tel: (818) 558- 4611Fax: (818) 558-4620Web: www.burbankusd.org/basLike us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/burbankadultschool

Ofce Hours

(Beginning Agst 10, 2015)Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 8:30 pmFriday: 8 am - 3 pm

Academic CounselingOfce Hours(Beginning Agst 10, 2015)Tel: (818) 558-5384Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 1 pmMonday - Thursday: 4:15 - 8:30 pm

GENERAL INFORMATION

!1 BAS (Main Campus) Burbank Adult School (Mingay

Center), 3811 W. Allan Ave.

2 BHS Burbank High School,

902 N. Third St.

3 JBHS John Burroughs High

School, 1920 Clark Ave.

4 ABC Associated Bui lders and

Contractors, 12979 Arroyo Street,

San Fernando, CA 91340

5 JMS Jordan Middle School,

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EXPLORE A NEW CAREER!

Start Your Own Fashion

Styling Business (3 weeks, 9/16/15 - 9/30/15) Fee: $49 997798 Wednesday 7 pm-9 pm

BAS/D401 Blanchard

(3 weeks, 10/7/15 - 10/21/15) Fee: $49 997799 Wednesday 7 pm-9 pm

BAS/D401 Blanchard Get paid for having a great sense of style! Thisclass will cover: getting started, branding yourself,styling fees & credits, service contracts, borrowagreements, client interviews, stylist tools,business registration, advertising & promotionalactivities, hiring assistants. Receive leads andtips from a fashion industry veteran.

You’re on the Air!

How to Really Make It

in Voice-Overs! (One-day workshop, 11/2/15) Fee: $69 993200 Monday 6:30 pm-8:30 pm BAS/B203 Rosen

Voice-overs are hot today! In this class, you’ll learn about an exciting (and not muchtalked about) way to work on your own terms, on your own turf, with vir tually no overhead,and potentially make more money than you’ve ever made before! You will get a greatoverview of both the structure of the industry, and how you can be a part of it, eitherpart-t ime, or full-time. If you have a decent speaking voice, you won’t want to miss this

class. It could be a game changer!

Fall 2015 Burbank Adult School Course Catalog

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